Company Overview:

Sageworks Capital is revolutionizing the way privately-held companies gain access to capital through our proprietary web platform.  Sageworks Capital’s cloud-based platform allows borrowers to increase their pool of prospective lenders from beyond traditional banks to include private and institutional investors.  Sageworks Capital is a newly-formed subsidiary of Sageworks, Inc. and is based in New York City.

Sageworks is the leader in the financial analysis of privately held companies (www.sageworksinc.com).  Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, our mission is to turn complex financial data into actionable intelligence that empowers people to make better financial decisions.  Our patented, web-based technology rapidly analyzes financial information and uses artificial intelligence to aggregate and interpret financial data on privately-held companies. Thousands of accounting firms and financial institutions use Sageworks’ software and financial data in their operations.  We have been recognized by Inc. Magazine and Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the U.S. Sageworks has a deliberately unique environment and culture that is casual but extremely results-oriented. We hire assertive, directed individuals who are goal-oriented and are committed to our vision of changing how financial information is used by business people.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a high-energy, self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our newly formed team in New York City.  Interested applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. over 3.5.  We require detail-oriented and focused individuals.  The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast paced, start-up environment and will have a diverse skill-set to meet varying responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

The position requires working along-side the senior management team as well as client facing activities:

• Source and organize meetings with prospective customers and partners
• Create highly effective presentations for clients and investors
• Prepare marketing materials and manage communications with clients
• Assist in research for the development of new products

Requirements:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.5 or above
• Strong understanding of and experience with customer service
• Sound organizational management and attention to detail
• Desire to own projects and drive results
• Ability to work independently in a start-up environment

Compensation:

The role offers a base salary along with full health benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Applicants should email their resumes to Brandt Leahy at Brandt.Leahy@sageworksinc.com

The HBS Tech Tribe is a group of ECs who are planning to work for technology-based companies after graduation.  The group meets about once a week. To join the mailing list, plz fill out the survey here:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFRNN2JIclhXU2N5S1o1ZHBEdGVBVWc6MQ

If you have questions, please contact Jon Einkauf at jeinkauf@mba2012.hbs.edu

Helga Stentzel – on campus graphic designer

You’ve got your startup up running and looking for a cool brand identity? Helga Stentzel (Section I’12 partner)  is ready to help you with logos, corporate style, promotional material, business cards, posters and stationery. After obtaining her degree from London Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Helga worked at Wieden+Kennedy and Mother, the leading agencies in advertising industry, where she created ad campaigns and packaging for Nokia, Nestea, Lurpak and Stella Artois. Helga is now working out of her improvised studio in SFP 2 and would be happy to help HBS start-ups get visually powerful.

Her portfolio is available at http://www.hehehelga.com

TheLadders – Solve problems. Learn new things. Do good.

Manager, Strategic Initiatives

The spot: Reporting directly to the President, you will oversee all aspects of TheLadders.com strategic planning, directing competitive analysis and performance management initiatives. The Manager, Strategic Initiatives works directly with the executive team on projects related to key initiatives to craft strategies that best position the company to take advantage of the existing and predicted markets.

The skinny: 

• You will work with the President on high visibility projects to better understand business and strategy
• You will partner with the President and Executive Team to determine and design company goals
• You will collaborate with President and Executive Team to communicate Company plans, priorities, goals and results to the Company as well as Board of Directors
• You will perform quantitative analysis to drive business decision making; provide thought leadership and analytical rigor to assist in important business decisions
• You will develop a deep understanding of TheLadders.com financials and competitive landscape
• You will develop business partnerships for new product initiatives
• You will strengthen execution by continuous process improvement and integration of best practices
• You will proactively review operations to identify opportunities for improvements/enhancements to ensure that performance and efficiencies keep pace with the business

The specs: 

• You must have earned a BS/BA and MBA from top tier school
• You must have 2+ years of experience understanding, communicating, evaluating, and prioritizing business requirements
• You must have experience consulting at a top tier firm, investment bank, media organization or technology company
• You must have knowledge of business / financial analysis and requirements gathering
• You must have experience creating frameworks to assess new business opportunities
• You must have demonstrated leadership ability, excellent oral and written communications skills, including formal presentations, demonstrated ability in relationship development and problem solving, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized and efficient manner
• You must have a track record of establishing organization plans and leading the effort to meet the plan targets
• You must have a successful leadership track record
• You must have proficient knowledge and usage of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Please apply here by Feb 22nd if interested.  Please note, however, that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis from now until Feb 22nd.

MBA Intern

The spot: As the MBA intern at TheLadders.com, you will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team focused on both short-term tactical victories and long-term greatness. You will report directly to the President and will work extensively with the executive team on projects related to key initiatives to craft strategies that best position the company to take advantage of the existing and predicted markets. We’re not only looking for a great intern, but potentially someone who will join us in a full-time capacity after graduation. Previous MBA interns have moved on to high-level positions in the organization, up to and including Vice President/General Manager.

If you have a burning desire to succeed, a can-do attitude and an interest in maximizing your personal effectiveness this is for you. If you’ve got strong interpersonal skills and desire to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth Internet environment, we want to hear from you. Now.

The skinny: 

• You will work directly with Executive team on projects related to key initiatives.
• You will perform quantitative analysis to drive business decision making; provide thought leadership and analytical rigor to assist in important business decisions
• You will craft a strategy that best positions TheLadders to take advantage of the existing and predicted markets
• You will research and develop business plans for new revenue opportunities for TheLadders.  Research would include looking at international sources, business modeling, market sizing opportunity, marketing plan, etc.

The specs: 

• You must have a Bachelor’s Degree and must be currently enrolled in an MBA Program at a top-tier school
• You must have strong attention to detail; passion for technology and excellence
• You must be a motivated self-starter who likes working on very productive teams
• You must have excellent communication skills and be a team player
• You must have exceptional analytical skills
• You must have demonstrated leadership ability, excellent oral and written communications skills, including formal presentations, demonstrated ability in relationship development and problem solving, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized and efficient manner
• You must have proficient knowledge and usage of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Consulting experience at a top tier firm, investment bank, or startup is preferred

Please see below for a Strategic Planning Analyst opportunity at Medallia, a fast-growing Palo Alto based company.  Please contact Ann Barrile (abarrile@medallia.com) if interested.

Role: 

Strategic Planning Analyst will be part of the Strategic Planning team and play a key role in the future growth of Medallia. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to work closely with executive management.

Company:


Medallia is the leader in an emerging technology category—Enterprise Feedback Management—that is the fastest growing segment of CRM and likely to become as essential to companies as ERP  systems.  We were just named the leader in our category by Forrester in its first ever Wave report on the industry.

We also offer:

• A great place to work: 95% of employees recommend us, we enjoy low turnover, and we were voted a top 25 place to work in the Bay Area in 2010.
• Upside potential: we are just closing our first-ever funding with a top VC to increase our already high growth rate and accelerate our pace to IPO.
• Great customers: 25% of our customers are on Fortune 500’s list of the most admired companies in the world and a substantial number of our remaining customers are making the transition to “most admired.”
• A great product: our product is beloved by customers.  We have almost no customer churn and a customer satisfaction rate that is unparalleled in the enterprise software space.

Main responsibilities:

      

• Provide thought leadership by synthesizing inputs from multiple sources, analyzing key performance indicators for trends and changes, and preparing persuasive executive-ready materials that contain meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional teams on executive-sponsored projects that draw from various divisions in the company.
• Prepare monthly operational and financial metrics report for executive management.
• Create presentations for the Board of Directors.
• Help division heads in resource planning and in optimization, profitability, and pricing analysis.
• Build short-term and long-term operating and forecasting models.
• Conduct industry research and competitive analysis.

Key skills & experience:



• BA or BS with evidence of stellar academic performance: top tier university, high GPA, academic honors, high test scores, professor recommendations and/or other
.
• Demonstrated analytical experience: background in investment banking, strategic consulting, or corporate development a plus
.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills
.
• Strong knowledge of finance, comfortable building comprehensive financial models
.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications
.
• Effective written and verbal skills; able to present to all levels in the organization
.
• Able to work both independently and as a member of multiple teams
.
• Positive personality; self starter with passion, energy, enthusiasm to drive results
.
• Strong skills in problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking.

TinyCo is a fast-growing, profitable start-up in San Francisco that makes beautiful, fun, and engaging mobile games.  We’re building a high-caliber team of engineers, designers, artists, and business folks who believe in the wonder and potential of mobile social gaming.  We’re still a small start-up where you can make things happen quickly. In our fast-paced environment, games can go from idea to phone in mere weeks.

We are looking for a sharp and disciplined product manager who will own and manage a mobile game, taking it from concept through to live operations.  We’ll be the best team you’ve ever worked with!

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Laurie Deneschuk at laurie@tinyco.com

PRODUCT MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own product development, strategic vision and business ops for new or an existing game
• Become the authority in the psychology of games
• Build a comprehensive understanding of what features and themes increase user engagement
• Provide insight on game mechanics and improve hypotheses/models by mining user data
• Coordinate and inspire engineering and design teams – and LOVE it!

REQUIREMENTS

• You love games! You have a passion for creating new game features and playing computer games.
• 2 to 5 years of experience as a product manager in the consumer web, social, mobile or game development space
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an emphasis on metrics driven decision making
• Strategic thinker who loves creating incredible user experiences
• Can graphically create wire-frames and give interface direction to UI team
• Demonstrate your contribution to a successful project or product in the past

NICE TO HAVE

• Previous start-up experience
• Social, online and/or iPhone/Android product management experience.
• BA/BS degree – CS/EE/Engineering/Math/Statistics/Economics degree
• Knowledge of mobile technology — its boundaries and unique potential as it applies to games.

We are awesome! You want to work here.

We’re hiring at ZocDoc.  Are any of your friends in need of a job?  If so, I’ll give you an iPad2 for getting them a job.

If you forward any email this week, make sure it’s this one. The company I work for - ZocDoc the #1 Best Place to Work in New York City, will give you an iPad2 if you refer someone they hire! Just forward this email to your friends. Below are available positions – please read through to see if one might be right for you or someone you know!

To have them apply, have them send their resume, cover letter to ben.berman@zocdoc.com and make sure they include YOUR name (so we know who to send the iPad2 to!).

Salespeople!

Outside sales positions available in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Washington DC – and more! Please have 4+ years of outside experience.  Inside sales positions available in New York City. Please have 2+ years of smiling and dialing.

Former bankers and consultants!

Bring it on, brainiacs! We are looking for great minds in sales operations and strategic sales. These are positions that work very closely with our executive team. We are also on the lookout for one very special person to become the ZocDoc Chief of Staff.

Software Engineers!

If a four monitor setup, an old school Street Fighter arcade, and a feeling of accomplishing something genuinely useful to humanity appeals to you, let’s talk.

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